yolk

English

/jəʊk/, /joʊk/

noun
Definitions
  • The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.
  • The grease in a sheep's fleece.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English yolke inherited from Old English ġeolca.

Origin

Old English

ġeolca

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